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Oppose Oil Drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)

The Arctic Refuge is America's last great wilderness, supporting wildlife so prolific that it is called "America's Serengeti." In February pro-drilling Senators will try to amend energy legislation to allow drilling for oil on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The House of Representatives has already voted to allow drilling in the Refuge so Senate opposition is key to protecting this national treasure.

The Arctic Refuge is one of America's last great wilderness areas. It is home to polar bears, wolves, and grizzly bears that roam freely across the vast plains. A 129,000-member Porcupine caribou herd migrates annually across the refuge from its wintering grounds in Canada to its birthing grounds on the coastal plain. The native Gwich'in people rely on this Porcupine caribou herd as key part of their culture and for subsistence. In addition, the refuge is a stop over point for hundreds of thousands of migratory birds. Finally, great relics from the ice age, musk oxen, still grace this place that U.S. Fish and Wildlife scientists call a complete spectrum of arctic and subarctic ecoystems in our nation, and the only one protected for future generations.

We should not sacrifice one of the country's crown jewels for a few months supply of oil. We can meet our energy needs without destroying our national treasures.

Sign now, and help ensure a future for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and all the beautiful animals which depend upon this important refuge for survival!

URGENT: The Senate is currently debating this 'Energy Bill' and will vote soon. YOUR VOICE IS NEEDED NOW!

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Dear Senator,

Please oppose and do all you can to block any legislation that would open up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling.

The Arctic Refuge is one of America's last great wilderness areas. It is home to polar bears, wolves, and the 129,000-member Porcupine caribou herd. The refuge is a stop over point for hundreds of thousands of migratory birds. The native Gwich'in people rely on the Porcupine caribou herd as key part of their culture and for subsistence.

We should not sacrifice one of country's crown jewels for a few months supply of oil. We can meet our energy needs without destroying our national treasures.

Sincerely,
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